Molas Nalunega Island

Panamá

The Mola is the symbol of the tradition and culture of the Guna ethnic people. This garment, with decorative weaving of complex designs, is made with the technique of reverse appliqué. From the geometric forms of its beginnings, it has evolved with the years to realist or abstract forms, inspired in nature.

Its origins date back to the tradition of the Guna woman of painting their bodies using natural colours, which, with colonization gave way to the creation of this traditional garment that is a true work of textile art.

Visiting Central America is like dousing yourself in the essence of exoticism and smiles and immersing yourself into a myriad of tourist and cultural activities offered in each of the countries of the isthmus; a region where you can discover the...READ MORE

BEST TIME TO

From May to October

Although this is the beginning of the rainy season, the temperature is still warm, making it an excellent time to visit the colonial cities and archaeological parks.

July through November sees the arrival of Humpback Whales and Dolphins in the Pacific and September and October give you a chance to see (and swim with) the largest fish in the sea, the Whale Shark off the Atlantic or Caribbean coast.

This season is especially good to appreciate and witness the “arrivado” or arrival and nesting of the Green and Carey turtles on the Caribbean side.

From November to April

Known as the dry season, this is the best time for enjoying the paradisiacal beaches, as well as for trekking to visit the ethnic groups living in the jungles.

December through March is the best time to see Humpback Whales and dolphins in the Pacific and March through April brings the impressive Whale Shark to the Atlantic Coast (Caribbean).

This is also the best time to experience the arrival of sea turtles for nesting, another of the great privileges that Central America offers, where you can witness the laying of the Baula on the Pacific and the Parrot Beak turtle on the Caribbean side.

ESCAPE

thanks to Joya de Cerén we now know how the Maya lived? How tall they were, what their houses were like, their rooms … Today there is still a complete city covered by volcanic ash, just waiting to be studied.

I CAN´T BELIEVE IT

El Salvador is one of the countries with the greatest number of volcanoes (25) in such a small territory (21.041 km²).